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Showdown Between Texas Authorities and the Federal Government Headed to the Supreme Court [[link removed]]
A challenge to a Texas law that allows local law enforcement to arrest migrants, state court judges to issue removal orders, and state officials to remove migrants to Mexico, is on its way to the Supreme Court.
On International Women’s Day, We Celebrate the Important Contributions of Immigrant Women in the American Workforce [[link removed]]
The diverse roles that immigrant women play underscores their vitality and contributions to the U.S. economy and society as a whole. From serving in essential roles in healthcare, education, and hospitality to making strides in STEM fields and beyond, immigrant women enrich every facet of our communities.
USCIS Announces Re-parole for Ukrainians [[link removed]]
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in early 2022, the U.S. has provided certain Ukrainians with temporary authorization, or parole, to remain in the country. USCIS recently offered a degree of security for the 170,000 Ukrainians with parole grants, by announcing that they may re-apply for another two-year stay in the U.S. directly with USCIS.
New Americans in Houston Report Launched at Regional Event: Houston: Poised to Lead [[link removed]]
A new research report, New Americans in Houston: A Snapshot of the Demographic and Economic Contributions of Immigrants in the Houston Metro Area, released by the American Immigration Council, underscores the crucial role immigrants play in the Houston metro area’s economy.
The State of Texas Isn’t Just Creating Chaos and Cruelty at the Border—It’s Trying to Break the Things That Work [[link removed]]
For decades, the Catholic nonprofit Annunciation House has worked to support migrants in El Paso, Texas. It’s provided shelter, food and services to countless people who have just arrived in the United States—but the state of Texas is trying to put a stop to that.
FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW
In testimony to Congress [[link removed]] before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, the Council’s Policy Director, Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, described the powers and limits of presidential authority when it comes to securing the border. The Council continues to advocate for our thorough blueprint for solutions at the border: “ Beyond A Border Solution: How to Build a Humanitarian Protection System That Won’t Break [[link removed]] ,” which includes 13 recommendations for the administration and Congress.
Read more: Aaron's Testimony at the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement [[link removed]]
ACROSS THE NATION
In partnership with the Ad Council and the Team Up Project, the American Immigration Council released a new public service announcement to over 1,800 TV stations across the country, encouraging bridge-building and inclusion at a time of intense political polarization. Learn more about the Belonging Begins With Us campaign and how you can get involved here [[link removed]] .
Watch: Shared Table | Belonging Begins With Us [[link removed]]
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
“If [immigrants in Texas] were to naturalize, their vote could make a huge difference.”
– Mo Kantner, Senior Director of Policy and Research at the American Immigration Council [[link removed]]
FURTHER READING
The Hill: Biden hunt for border actions coming up empty [[link removed]]
National Catholic Reporter: Catholic Charities, three other major nonprofits 'team up' to counter polarization in US [[link removed]]
The Economist: Can Joe Biden bring order to the southern border without Congress? [[link removed]]
El Nuevo Herald: Si las personas elegibles para naturalizarse en Florida lo hacen y votan podrían influir en elecciones [[link removed]]
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